Colchester Antiques and Fine Art is owned by Bob Seymour and deals in Antiques, Vintage, Collectables and curio’s and Antique to Modern Prints, Etchings, Lithograph’s and Engravings. I have new stock available all the time, when I can I will be adding more antiques, pictures, prints and engravings to this site. Where possible I will include postage and packing costs, these will be as fair as I can make them as it is not my intention to make profits from my customers for postage and packing materials, but please understand that these services do cost money. Payment methods are by cheque posted to me prior to sending of any goods purchased, by Bank Transfer or by secure Paypal.

IMPORTANT!! Due to a new EU legislation regarding VAT, from 1st. January 2015 we will not be selling to any other EU country, WE WILL ONLY SELL to UK, Mainland Customers. If you require an antique or picture and you can not see it on the website please phone as I might have it in stock or know where I can obtain the item you want. I also offer a House Clearance service for either part or full house in the Colchester/Ipswich area. Contact me on; 01206-862956 or :07988506321,or email: bob@colchesterantiques.com

A delightful little Antique 19th century round footstool in Burr Maple? Veneer with inlaid marquetry and has very unusual ceramic Ball & Claw feet. It is in fair, reasonable condition with replacement feet fitted, probably around a 100 years ago, these have sustained slight chipping but still roll o.k. The stool has also been re-upholstered at some point in it’s history. More photos are available if needed. (please click on picture to enlarge image) Measurements are approx: 280mm. across x 150mm. high. (D)281014

A really nice Vintage drinks trolley, from the 1950′s-1960′s period, Italian designed and in practically immaculate condition for the age of the piece. It has a very nice marquetry pattern applied to it and a superb shiny finish and has brass trimming. The drinks trolley can be collected from Colchester. (click on picture to enlarge image) (N)240514

A set of 12, 19th. Century Chinese Water Colour Paintings on Rice Paper in very good condition, they come framed and glazed in 6 frames which are in reasonable condition. More photos can be sent by email if required. The paintings are estimated to be circa: 1860′s-1890′s, framed at a much later date, 1980′s? (click on picture to enlarge image) (ZZ.ZZ.O)290514 (Please enquire about payment details) Will sell as sets of 2, 3, 0r 4 frames.

A Laszlo Hoenig designed classic, 2 Drawer Writing Table in Burr Maple. Designed and produced by this well known and great designer of the 20th century. In good clean condition, although does show some slight natural wear of a 60 + year old piece of furniture, we believe this writing table/desk was made during the 1940′s-1950′s and undoubtedly sold from Laszlo Hoenig’s Mayfair, London Studio & Showroom. (click on picture to enlarge image)More photos can be sent via email (ZZ.U)310514 (Please contact for payment details)

A wonderful example of a Taxidermy Fish is this 3lb.-5lb. Bream, set in a glass fronted wooden case with an authentic looking River bed background. Both the Bream and the wooden case are in very good condition and are thought to date from around the 1930′s-1950′s. The case measures approx. 600mm. W. x 320mm. H. x 150mm. D. (BB)010514.Click on picture for larger image.

A fine example of a Taxidermy Fish is this 7lb.-9lb. Common Carp, set in a nice glass fronted wooden case with authentic River bed background. The fish is in very good condition and is thought to be older (1920′s-1940′s) than the case, which also is in good clean condition. Case Measures 810mm. W. x 355mm. H. x 230mm. D. (approx.) (BB)010514. (Click on picture for larger image)

A wonderful stylish looking drinks trolley in really fine/immaculate condition and Italian style. This is a really nice Vintage Drinks Trolley from the late 60′s to early 70′s period, thought to be Italian designed and also made in Italy. In practically immaculate condition for the age of the piece, it has a very nice marquetry pattern applied to it and a clear varnished finish and a brass trim surround. Glass sliding doors to each side and the rounded ends swivel to an open position also. This wonderful Drinks Trolley can be collected from me in Colchester or packed and sent by courier at extra expense. Will deliver if needed local to Colchester. (click on picture to enlarge image) more photos available by email if required.

A very fine 19th Century, steel engraved, Hand Coloured Engraving by C.G.Lewis after a painting by Sir Edwin Landseer and published in The Art Journal in 1876. Size is approx. 250ml x 205ml. including the title, plus margins. Comes in an attractive new light blue mount and cellophane bag. (A)081111 (click on picture for larger image)

Colchester Antiques

Colchester Antiques and Fine Art is a small business operating from home in North Essex, close to Constable Country, selling small antique pieces, curios, collectables and specialising in a wide range of art which includes water colours, pastels, oils, drawings, prints and engravings from the 17th century to the 20th century. Please phone for information on current stock. Tel: 07988506321.